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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can lead to a life-threatening complication called pulmonary embolism, where the blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks a blood vessel. Here's the early-warning signs you should look out for

Heart attacks can be life-threatening and require immediate medical treatment. Here's what to look out for, including an unusual symptom affecting the jaw you probably didn't know about

Experts warn that overlooked foot symptom can be key sign of heart failure, a condition that can prove deadly - you may notice it gets worse throughout the day

Liquorice has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and continues to boost health. The plant it comes from, Glycyrrhiza glabra, is native to Western Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe

From delicious meals to make at home to the free and potentially lifesaving blood pressure check, start looking after your heart here

Michael Welsh was given CPR by his son and two daughters after he suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep and they saved his life

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for women in the UK, but they are 50% more likely to be wrongly diagnosed than men when it comes to coronary problems

People in Britain have smoked tobacco for centuries and the stark health impacts are undeniable. But what about the more recent e-cigarettes? Speaking to experts, charities and those who've suffered misery first-hand, The Mirror looks behind the headlines to examine if vaping really is as safe as experts say

There is one little-known and subtly symptom of a heart attack that people regularly don't notice, or realise may be connected to their cardiac health, a doctor has said

The nationally representative BHF survey of 2,000 over-16s showed overall 43 per cent have never learnt CPR - or 23 million people in the adult population

Build-up of fatty deposits can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke - but there's a variety of foods that can help avoid this, such as garlic, berries, nuts and more

High blood pressure can be worsened by lack of exercise, alcohol intake, But it is also affected by a daily cup of coffee which the NHS says should be kept at a level of no more than four cups a day

Paying off their mortgage, and getting their first job, are other things that most fill adults with a sense of pride, the research found

Protein is essential for repairing and building muscle, so fitness expert Jalal Sameja has shared his creamy garlic beef pasta recipe, which is the perfect post-gym meal

Doctors have identified that extreme cold and warm weather can increase your risk of death, if you already have underlying heart issues which tend to go unnoticed

Barry and Christine Main from Lanarkshire found out that their daughter had a serious heart condition during their 20-week scan and were devastated. Three years later, little Annabelle has come on leaps and bounds

Marc 'Sid' Siddalls, 43, collapsed at home and despite the best efforts of his 16-year-old son and paramedics, he was pronounced dead after an ambulance arrived in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire

The heart is an incredibly important organ, needed to keep us alive. Therefore, if you notice this sign, make sure you seek the help of a medical professional immediately

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that leg size and strength correlates with a reduced risk of developing heart disease - so having bigger or more muscular legs could lower your risk

Devan Hopkins, from Morecambe, was left fighting for his life in a coma over Christmas after medics realised his weight loss and headaches were more serious than the seasonal flu they had first diagnosed

Dad-of-four Kevin Lewis, 62, died after a sudden cardiac arrest while having a massage in Hazel Grove in May 2022 with his death coming 'completely out of the blue'.

Fitness loving Mandy Lewis was a fitness fanatic and her heartbroken husband had no idea that one night the three words he said would be their last to her

A nutritional therapist answers some common questions on the very worst - and best - foods to eat before and after exercise. Spoiler: you may want to ditch the pizza!

More than 14 million people in the UK have high blood pressure, a condition described as a silent killer as often there are no obvious symptoms and can often remain undiagnosed

The average working-age adult spends around 9.5 hours a day sitting down, which is very bad news for our backs. In fact, pain can become so severe it can even stop more than half of us from socialising. But thankfully some simple exercises can help make all the difference